CNA

Purpose of Position/Summary:

Incumbent works as a Certified Nurse Aide in the Nursing Department.

• Performs all aspects of basic nursing care within the scope of the Certified Nurse Aide training rules with moderate supervision.
• Reports to the unit manager but also takes directives from the charge nurse (either RN or LPN) on the unit.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides safe efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment.
• Care may include but is not limited to bathing showering positioning feeding transferring toileting nail care hair care range of motion;
• Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards.
• Documents care provided.
• Answers call lights and residents requests for assistance.
• Adheres to all residents rights.
• Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit.
• Takes vital signs.
• Participates in resident care planning and reports unusual behaviors signs.
• Assists with resident transportation to and from in-facility and out-of-facility appointments.
• Puts residents clean clothing away and updates inventory records.
• Cleans assigned areas and resident equipment/supplies on the unit.
• Mentor and train new staff/students

. State dress code applies as well as all West Virginia DHHR/DHF/OSA policies and procedures. The candidate must have an active status with current Licensure with no actions against license have CPR and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association.